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VancouverSchoolBoardJobTrainingProgramCareerPrograms,DLS1580WestBroadwayVancouver,B.C.V6J5K8Tel:604‐713‐5060Fax:604‐713‐5044
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Updated January 2015
Table of Contents Post-Secondary Options List – September 2015
ABC Learning Links .................................................. 1 ALDA: Adult Learning Development Association. ...... 1 AT-BC (Assistive Technology) .................................. 1 ACT (Autism Community Training) ............................ 1 Autism Society of BC ................................................. 2 BACI Family Gathering Place BBY .......................... 2 BC Association for Community Living ........................ 2 BC Benefits ................................................................ 2 BC Coalition of People with Disabilities ..................... 3 British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) ........ 3 Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion ........... 3 Burnaby Caprice Synchronized Swim Club .............. 3 Canadian Chinese Autism Association BC .............. 4 Canucks Autism Network ........................................... 4 Capilano University
Access Work Experience and Discover Employability Skills ............................................... 4 Access to Work Experience Program ................... 4 Counselling Services: Learning Specialist ............ 5 Disability Services ................................................ 5 Disability Services Advisor ................................... 5 Discover Employability Program ........................... 5
CAYA (Communication Assistance For Young Adults). . ....................................... 5 CBI Consultants ......................................................... 6 Centre for Ability, The ................................................ 6 Centre for Ability, Opportunities Fund ........................ 6 Cerebral Palsy Association of BC .............................. 6 City of Vancouver Equal Employment Opportunity Program ............. 7 CNIB Career & Employment Counsellors .................. 7 Community Integration Services Society ................... 7 Community Living BC ................................................ 8 Community Living Society (CLS) ............................... 8 Delta Community Living Society ............................... 9 Developmental Disabilities Association...................... 9
Jobs West ............................................................. 9 Leisure Services ................................................... 9 Vocational Day Programs ................................... 10
Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Team ...... 10 Disability Foundation (Sailing, etc.) .......................... 10 Disabled Skier’s Association of BC .......................... 10 Douglas College
Basic Occupational Education (100 & 200 Level) .. 11 Career and Employment Preparation .................. 11 Consumer and Job Preparation .......................... 11 Customer Service and Cashier Training ............. 11 Light Warehouse Training ................................... 12 Transitions Program ............................................ 12 Douglas Park Community Centre ............................. 12 Down Syndrome Research Foundation .................... 12 Down Syndrome Society, Lower Mainland ............... 13 Family Support Institute ............................................ 13 Foster Family Recruitment and Education ................ 13 Fraserside Community Services Society .................. 13 G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre ............................ 14 HandyDART – TransLink.......................................... 14 Howe Sound Rehabilitation Services Society ........... 15 Kwantlen Polytechnic University Disability Advisors ............................................... 15
Access Program (Work Exploration, Job Preparation, Vocational Skills Training................ 16
LARCHE Greater Vancouver .................................... 16 Mainstream - Association for Proactive Community Living ..................................................... 17 MCFD Ministry of Children & Family Development .. 17 Neil Squire Foundation ............................................. 17 North Shore Connexions Employment Program ....... 17 Office of the Advocate for Service Quality ................ 18 Pacific Community Resources ................................ 18 Pacific Spirit Community Health ............................... 18 PALS Autism School Adult Program ........................ 19 Parent Support Group for Families of Mentally Handicapped Adults ................................................. 19 P.L.A.N. (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network) ....... 19 POPARD .................................................................. 19 POPFASD ................................................................ 19 posAbilities Association of BC .................................. 20 RDK Career Services ............................................... 20 REACH Parent Network ........................................... 20 Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation .......................... 20 Set BC ...................................................................... 21 Share Family and Community Services Society ....... 21 SFU – Access for People with Disabilities ................ 22 Simply Computing Vancouver .................................. 22 Sources Community Resource Centre ..................... 22
Special Olympics BC (SOBC) .................................. 23 Spectrum Society for Community Living .................. 23 Steps Forward Post-Secondary Initiative .................................... 24 Post-Secondary & Co-op Employment ............... 24 Tetra Society of North America ................................ 24 Theatre Terrific ......................................................... 24 UBC - Disability, Access and Diversity ..................... 25 Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation – Access Services ....................................................... 25 Vancouver Coastal Health – Health Services For Community Living .............................................. 25 Vancouver Community College (VCC) Community and Career Education ...................... 26 Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults .... 26 Program for Visually Impaired Adults ................. 26 Interpreting and Braille Services ......................... 27 Counselling and Disability Services .................... 27 Vancouver Resource Society for the Physically Disabled .................................................. 27 VARIETY – The Children’s Charity .......................... 28 VELA Microboard Association of BC ........................ 28 Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) ..................................................... 29 WorkBC.................................................................... 29 YWCA Career Connections ..................................... 29 Additional Resource ................................................. 30 For additional information please contact: Derek McQuillen - [email protected] Tel: 604-713-5060 Job Training Program District Learning Services Vancouver School Board 1580 West Broadway Vancouver, B.C. V6J 5K8
PROGRAM
Type of
Program DESCRIPTION FEES START
DATE LENGTH
ABC LEARNING LINKS ASSESSMENT SERVICES (PSYCHEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS)
Contact: Michael Scales, MA Registered Psychologist Phone: 604-329-9847 Email: [email protected] Website: http://abclearninglinks.com/
Psych educational assessments are a series of tests that involve a variety of activities to determine how a student's academic achievement, behavioural functioning, and cognitive ability interact to help or hinder how a student performs in a classroom setting.
Psych educational Assessment: $1500 (Academic & Cognitive) Comprehensive
Assessment: $2000+ (Academic,
Behaviour, & Cognitive) Additional Services
(Hourly) $150 Initial Consultation (no charge) Family Discount (20%
for additional child)
ALDA: ADULT LEARNING DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
Phone: 604-683-5554 Fax: 604-683-2380 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alda-bc.org
Start Here Employment Assistance Services
Individualized job placement assistance service for adults and youth; explore trade options and develop individualized trades training plan including work placement assistance; specializing in learning disabilities/difficulties; diagnostic assessments available for program participants.
N/A
Continuous intake
Self-paced
AT-BC (Assistive Technology BC)
Contact: Vince Tomassetti Phone: 604-264-8295 Fax: 604-263-2267 Email: [email protected] Website: www.at-bc.ca/
Assistive Technology BC (ATBC) provides
assistive technology resources to make learning and working environments usable for people with disabilities throughout British Columbia. In collaboration with persons with disabilities, post-secondary institutions, employers, community organizations, and our funding partners, ATBC offers a wide range of coordinated technology services including assessments, assistive equipment, training, and consultation to enable persons with disabilities to achieve their educational and employment goals.
ACT: AUTISM COMMUNITY TRAINING
Contact: Deborah Pugh, Executive Director Phone: 604-205-5467 Fax: 604-205-5345 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actcommunity.ca
ACT - Autism Community Training is an information and referral service that supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families across British Columbia. We also welcome calls from community professionals.
PROGRAM
Type of
Program DESCRIPTION FEES START
DATE LENGTH
AUTISM SOCIETY OF BC
Contact: Lindy Chau (Mon,Tues and Wed) Email: [email protected] Contact: Stella Hui (Tues,Thurs and Fri) Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-434-0880 Fax: 604-434-0801 Website: www.autism.bc.ca
Family Support Organization
The Autism Society of BC is a non-profit society of parents, professionals and other interested people working together to promote full community membership for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Services include: support, information and referral, advocacy guidance, a library and resource center, workshops, family support groups and social events. Seminars, newsletter and volunteer opportunities.
$5.00 (low income) $25.00 (family or professionals) $5.00 (adult client)
Not applicable Not applicable
BACI FAMILY GATHERING PLACE BBY
Contact: Sarah Baumbusch Phone: 604-292-1280 Email: [email protected] Website: http://gobaci.com/
By creating a safe, healthy and creative
environment, BACI helps teens with disabilities to learn and grow, and build relationships with their peers.
$45 per month for three days a week,
$30 per month for 2 days a week, and
drop-in fees are $5 per session
BC ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
Contact: Faith Bodnar Phone: 604-777-9100 ext. .506 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Karen DeLong Phone: 604-777-9100 ext.530 Email” [email protected] Fax: 604-777-9394 Website: http://www.bcacl.org
Family Support/ Advocacy Organizations
BCACL is a non-profit association that advocates for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Advocacy, workshops, publications, and resources are available on issues that relate to youth and adults. The BCACL membership is comprised of many Associations throughout BC that provide vocational, residential and leisure programs for people with developmental disabilities.
Some fees may apply. Not applicable Not applicable
BC BENEFITS
(Make an appointment with the Income Support Program nearest your home. Look in the Blue Pages under HUMAN RESOURCES-MINISTRY OF-Income Support Programs)
Those individuals who qualify are adults 18 years of age or older, with a mental or physical impairment that: require a great deal of assistance or supervision to do daily tasks within a reasonable period of time; require extra and continuous costs for transportation; require special diets or other essential medical needs.
Sources of Funding
BC Benefits ensures that adults with a mental or physical handicap receive money for rent, food, clothing and a spending allowance. In addition, benefits can provide medical insurance, dental and optical services, prescription drugs and medical equipment. Adults on BC Benefits are eligible for a yearly bus pass and may be able to receive help with camp fees, moving expenses and emergency money.
Not applicable Adults are eligible for BC Benefits at age 18. Apply several months before turning 18.
Adults who qualify receive benefits for life but are reviewed annually.
PROGRAM
Type of
Program DESCRIPTION FEES START
DATE LENGTH
BC COALITION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Contact: Jane Dyson Phone: 604-875-0188 Fax: 604-875-9227 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.bccpd.bc.ca/
Support Activities include: experienced disability advocacy for
individuals and groups programs and projects that respond to
community need workshops and training that build
community capacity original publications in plain language collaborating with a broad range of
stakeholders working to positively affect the lives of
people with disabilities.
Not applicable Varies Ongoing
BCIT DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE
Contact: Cheryl Sokol, Advisor Phone: 604-451-6705 Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-451-6963 Fax: 604-432-8839 Website: http://www.bcit.ca/drc/
Student Services
Provide resources, service, support, and assistance to students with disabilities in achieving their post-secondary education goals at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
Not applicable Varies Varies
BURNABY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION
Contact: Richard Faucher Phone: 604 299 7851 Ext. 293 Cell: 778-888-1553 Email: [email protected] Website: http://gobaci.com/
College The Association offers Day Programs. The Association’s Day program offers a commitment to support individuals to actively participate as valued members of the community. Day Programs are personalized to take into account every individual’s goals and abilities. The focus can be education, recreation or volunteer activities in the community.
Varies Varies Varies
BURNABY CAPRICE SYNCHRONIZED SWIM CLUB
Contact: Heather Robins Phone: 604-431-5432 Email: [email protected] Website: http://bcssc.org/
The Burnaby Caprice Synchronized Swimming
Club offers recreational, competitive and a master’s Programme.
PROGRAM
Type of
Program DESCRIPTION FEES START
DATE LENGTH
CANADIAN CHINESE AUTISM ASSOCIATION OF BC
Contact: John Tsang, Vancouver Chinese Support Group Coordinator Phone: 604-928-8289 Email: [email protected] Website: http://autismcanada.org
Volunteer support groups in Cantonese,
Mandarin and English languages for families who have children with autism.
Not applicable Drop in. Check calendar of events.
Varies
CANUCKS AUTISM NETWORK (CAN)
Contact: Natalie Hagarty – Program Manager, Social and Vocational Programs Email: [email protected]
Contact: Emily Stuible – Coordinator, Community Programs Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-685-4049 Fax: 604-685-4018 Website: http://canucksautism.ca/
Recreation Opportunities for families to enjoy community outings, sports, recreational, social and vocation programs
$25 / Family membership
Varies Varies
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY – ACCESS WORK EXPERIENCE AND DISCOVER EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Contact: Kathy Moscrip, Coordinator Phone: 604-984-1711 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.capilanou.ca/
The Access Work Experience Department offers
two full time work experience programs (Discover Employability program and Access to Work program) designed to meet the needs of students with barriers to employment.
Tuition free
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY – ACCESS TO WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
Contact: Alison Hale Phone: 604-986-1911 Ext 2564 Fax: 604-984-1718 Email: [email protected]
University The Access to Work program is a 21 week program for students who need extra support to be successful in the workplace. This tuition free program combines 50% classroom learning time with 50% time at work experience.
Tuition flexible October - March
21 weeks
PROGRAM
Type of
Program DESCRIPTION FEES START
DATE LENGTH
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY – COUNSELLING SERVICES: LEARNING SPECIALIST
Contact: Alison Parry Phone: 604-984-4919 Fax: 604-990-7902 Email: [email protected]
University The specialist provides support services to students with learning disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Disorder.
N/A Student must be registered in college.
N/A
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY – DISABILITY SERVICES
Contact: Nathan Anderson Phone: 604-990-7870 Fax: 604-990-7902 Email: [email protected]
University This service provides transition services to secondary school graduates entering post-secondary programs. Intake and classroom arrangements will be made for students with disabilities.
N/A Continuous intake
10 months (Aug,-June)
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY – DISABILITY SERVICES
Contact: Cheryl Kramer (Advisor) Phone: 604-983-7504 Fax: 604-990-7902 Email: [email protected]
University An advisor arranges support services to assist students with physical, visual, hearing, psychiatric and neurological disabilities.
N/A Students contemplating entering Capilano College should contact Lucas as soon as possible.
N/A
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY – DISCOVER EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAM
Contact: Laverne Thompson Phone: 604-986-1911 Ext. 2562 Fax: 604-984-1718 Email: [email protected]
University Alternative Career Training provides young
adults, who have delays in intellectual and adaptive functioning, with both educational and practical experiences to learn about and prepare for work.
Tuition free September 8 months
CAYA (COMMUNICATION ASSISTANCE FOR YOUNG ADULTS)
Contact: Jeff Riley, Manager Phone: 604-326-3500 Fax: 604-266-2463 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cayabc.org/
CAYA provides service to all eligible adults aged
19 years and older who require an augmentative/ alternative communication (AAC) system due to a severe communication disability, i.e. speech that is not functional for daily communication. The goal of CAYA is to ensure that eligible individuals have access to the communication tools and professional support to enable them to create an adult life to the best of their abilities.
PROGRAM
Type of
Program DESCRIPTION FEES START
DATE LENGTH
CBI CONSULTANTS
Contact: Paul Malette Phone: 604-320-1960 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cbiconsultants.com/
Creative Inclusive Supports for Families, Children, Adolescents, and Adults
CENTRE FOR ABILITY
Contact: Roxana Tatomir Phone: 604-630-3033 Email: roxana.tatomir @bc-cfa.org Fax: 604-630-3041 Website: www.centreforability.bc.ca
Employment Support
The Centre for Ability offers a wide range of vocational and support services, including: vocational counselling; support with job search skills; employment-seeking assistance; on-the-job support. Contact the office for more information on programs.
Referral from family physician, parents, and/or self.
Continuous intake
Varies
CENTRE FOR ABILITY – OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Contact: Irene McElroy, Community Coordinator Phone: 604-491-1515 Email: [email protected]
Contact:: Rob Embree Phone: 604-451-5511 ext. 1339 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Sandy Liles Phone: 604-630-3038 Email: [email protected]
The Opportunities Fund Program (OPPS Fund)
assists persons with disabilities to prepare for employment or self-employment and to develop the skills necessary to maintain new employment. For person’s with disabilities the OPPS Fund: Provides an opportunity to acquire
valuable work skills and experience Improves your competitiveness in today’s labour market by providing an incentive to
employers to hire you Provides accommodations you may need
to access the workplace and perform your duties
Referral from family physician, parents, and/or self.
Continuous intake
Varies
CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF BC
Contact: Saba Alam Phone: 604-408-9484 Fax: 604-408-9489 Email: [email protected] Website http://www.bcerebralpalsy.com
Family Support/ Advocacy Organizations
The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC: provides advocacy and information to adults and children with cerebral palsy and their families; educates the general public about the causes, treatment and prevention of cerebral palsy; maintains a library, provides a free parent information kit and an adult resource directory for adults with this disability; provides quarterly newsletter and frequent mail outs; holds monthly Family Support and Information Group.
$20.00 Start times are ongoing and varying
Varies
PROGRAM
Type of
Program DESCRIPTION FEES START
DATE LENGTH
CITY OF VANCOUVER – EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
Contact: Rajpaul Kohil – Advisor Phone: 604-873-7709 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://vancouver.ca/your-government/diversity-in-hiring.aspx
CNIB CAREER & EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLORS
Career & Employment Counsellors: currently two Counsellors (1-HRDC, 1 EPPD), and one Employment Placement Specialist Phone: Reception at: 604-431-2121 (Ask for Career Department) Contact: Henry Stuive, Career Counsellor, EPPD Service Provider Phone: 604-431-2104 Fax: 604-431-2199 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cnib.ca/en/Pages/default.aspx ,
Career & Employment Support
Offers career counselling, referral to training and job search techniques for persons who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf and blind. In addition, provides adaptive technology assessments for individuals in order to determine appropriate technical aids for post-secondary schooling or employment. Serves unemployed Canadians, ages 16-64.
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SERVICES SOCIETY
Contact: Shari Mahar, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Contact: Pam Galt, Office Administrator Email: [email protected] Phone: 604-461-2131 Fax: 778-285-5520 Website: http://www.gociss.org/
Community Integration Services Society is
committed to enabling individuals with developmental disabilities to become active members of their own communities.
Not applicable Varies Varies
PROGRAM
Type of
Program DESCRIPTION FEES START
DATE LENGTH
COMMUNITY LIVING BC
Contact: Susan Fasse, CLBC Facilitator Phone: 604-660-3323 Fax: 604-660-3325 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.communitylivingbc.ca/
Services to Adults with developmental disabilities and their families in BC.
Community Living BC (CLBC), a provincial crown agency mandated under the Community Living Authority Act, delivers supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities and their families in British Columbia. CLBC is working to create communities where people with developmental disabilities have more choices about how they live, work and contribute.
Varies Varies Varies
COMMUNITY LIVING SOCIETY (CLS)
Contact: Ross Chilton, Executive Director Phone: 604-451-8699, Ext. 314 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Elke Tilgner, Director of Community Inclusion Phone: 604-451-8699, Ext. 325 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Roxanne Wiseman, Director of Quality and Innovation Phone: 604-451-8699, Ext. 308 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Carl Danroth, Director of Residential Community Inclusion Phone: 604-451-8699, Ext. 323 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Sue Daspe, Director of Residential Community Inclusion Phone: 604-451-8699, Ext. 321 Cell: 604-306-9030 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Dee Blackmore, Potteryworks Coordinator Phone: 604-433-1132 Cell: 778-227-1081 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Mike Wesko, Studio 73 Coordinator Phone: 604-574-5095 Email: [email protected]
Fax: 604-451-5708 Website: http://www.communitylivingsociety.ca/
Services to Adults with mental handicaps – Community Living Services
Sources of Funding
CLS is a non-profit organization that offers a variety of support services throughout the Lower Mainland to adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury. CLS was founded by family members and therefore prioritizes the involvement and full participation of individuals and their families and networks in all areas of the organization and its work.
Community-based Day Services CLS offers person-centered day services that are designed with the individual and their family to meet their unique needs (employment support, job skills training and development, volunteerism, like skills training, rehabilitation, etc.).
Residential Supports Supports are provided in a variety of settings, including semi-independent living apartments, staffed homes, roommate model, and shared living.
Home Sharing Home sharing is a unique lifestyle that helps to integrate and build relationships between individuals, families and communities. The person receiving supports and those giving the supports share a home in the community.
Life Skills Training and support is given to assist people who are living semi-independently or with their families, to manage their home and the activities of daily life. Respite Short-term or period supports are provided to families or care-givers
None Varies Varies
PROGRAM
Type of
Program DESCRIPTION FEES START
DATE LENGTH
DELTA COMMUNITY LIVING SOCIETY
Phone: 604-946-9508 Fax: 604-940-9683 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.dcls.ca/
Delta Community Living Society offers services in employment, vocational services, respite, home sharing, recreation, staffed residential, self-advocacy, evening life skills, Delta Family Alliance and art programs.
No fees. Funded through CLBC
Varies Continuous
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION (DDA)
Contact: Michael Hajduk, Family Support Worker Phone: 604-301-2831 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Terry Schenkel, Assistant Director, Family Support Services Phone: 604-233-5433 Email: [email protected]
Fax: 604-273-9770 Website: http://www.develop.bc.ca/home.html
Other programs & services
The Developmental Disabilities Association staffs and operates 26 group homes and supports 27 individuals in semi-independent apartments. Residential group homes provide 24-hour per day care and support for small groups of compatible people. Other homes help residents who require less support to live together with greater independence. Night supervision and housekeeping assistance is provided. In semi-independent apartments, support and training is given to individuals able to live on their own, singly or in groups. Staff support is provided as needed.
None Referral by social worker, upon available opening
Continuous
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION – JOB WEST
Contact: Delia Meinhardt Phone: 604-732-7776 Fax: 604-732-7841 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jobswestdda.ca/
Employment Support
Locates and facilitates employment for adults with developmental disabilities and provides training and follow-up as required. Services include: career assessment; skills/interests evaluation; volunteer; work experience; paid employment, including on-site support.
None Referral by social worker; upon available opening
Not applicable
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION – LEISURE SERVICES
Contact: Program Manager Phone: 604-614-3942 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.develop.bc.ca/programs/child-youth-services/leisure-services.html
Social/ Recreation
Offers recreation/leisure programs for adults and children with a developmental disability. Holiday Options (only June to August), which offers a wide range of vacation opportunities, includes staff support available to those 19 years of age and older. Social evening programs may be included from September to June. Phone contact person for further information. Leisure Challenge, Teen Program (13 to 19 years), Monday to Friday, after school and school breaks.
Costs vary Varies by Program
Ongoing
PROGRAM
Type of
Program DESCRIPTION FEES START
DATE LENGTH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION – VOCATIONAL DAY PROGRAMS
Contact: Yvonne Peters, Assistant Director Phone: 604-273-9778 Fax: 604-273-9770 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.develop.bc.ca/programs/adult-services/day-programs.html
Day Offers a variety of day program options at 5 sites, including continuing education volunteer work, recreation and leisure activities, community access support and other opportunities to enhance social skills in community settings. Includes a Drop-In Centre for evenings/weekends.
None (Applicants or their families, are encouraged to join the association.)
Referral by CLBC upon available opening or fee for service.
Ongoing
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MENTAL HEALTH TEAM (DDMHT), formerly known as the Island Mental Health Support Team (IMHST)
Contact: Donnis VanLoo Phone: 778-918-7613 Fax: 604-918-7550 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.vch.ca/403/7676/?program_id=11713
Funded program serving residents of Fraser Health.
Provide individualized assessment, treatment and education for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities and complex mental health needs. Offers psychiatric and behavioural assessment, diagnosis, psychiatric treatment, clinical counselling, speech/language assessment, music or art therapy, therapies to deal with behavioural disorders. Delivers one-to-one support at home or in hospital for people in crisis, case management, educational, training, and consultative services, and work in collaboration with existing community resources and support networks.
DISABILITY FOUNDATION (Sailing, etc.)
Contact: Eric Molendyk Phone: 604-688-6464 Ext. 117 Email: [email protected] Website: http://disabilityfoundation.org/
The Disabled Sailing Association of BC (DSA-BC)
operates eight specially designed Martin 16 sailboats and hosts between 800 and 1,000 sailing experiences annually at Jericho and more from its affiliated branches Disabled sailing now plays a major role in the Summer Paralympics every four years.
Website: http://www.disabledsailingbc.org/about.shtml
Varies Varies Varies
DISABLED SKIER’S ASSOCIATION OF BC
Phone: 604-333-3630 Fax: 604-333-3450 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.disabledskiingbc.com/
Social/ Recreation
Offers programs and skiing and snowboarding instruction, both alpine and cross-country, to people with any disability. Equipment provided with lessons at a nominal cost. Also sponsors competitive skiing and other recreational activities for the disabled. Note: Only volunteer positions
Membership fee: $30.00 (volunteers) $35.00 (participants) Fees vary per program
Skiing season Varies, depending on program
PROGRAM
Type of
Program DESCRIPTION FEES START
DATE LENGTH
DOUGLAS COLLEGE Basic Occupational Education (100 & 200 Level) electronics and general assembly, food services option, retail & business services option, light warehouse training
Contact: Wendy Parry, Faculty Phone: 604-527-5620 Fax: 604-527-5684 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.douglas.bc.ca/programs/basic-occupational-education/boe.html
College Designed for students with barriers to education or employment. This option teaches the skills necessary for entry level employment in the electronics industry and/or related mechanized and assembly industries.
Funding available for most students.
Continuous intake
Self-paced (average 10 months) Includes two work placements
DOUGLAS COLLEGE Career and Employment Preparation for Adults with Disability
Contact: Donna Lowndes Phone: 604-527-5692 Fax: 604-527-5095 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.douglas.bc.ca/programs/basic-occupational-education/career.html
College This program has been specially designed to assist people with barriers to employment. We'll show you how to identify a realistic achievable employment goad and develop a plan which will help you to reach that goal. Students will use their skills and abilities to choose a career and help build their self-confidence to enter the work force or pursue further training. The program includes real-life, on-the job experience.
Tuition Fees: $1,218.50 full semester fee plus $25.00 application fee ABESAP grant available for eligible students.
September and January Interview required for intake
15 weeks
DOUGLAS COLLEGE Consumer and Job Preparation for Adults with Special Needs
Contact: Linda Delparte, Instructor Phone: 604-527-5171 Fax: 604-527-5684 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.douglas.bc.ca/programs/basic-occupational-education/consumer.html
College This program is designed for students with intellectual disabilities who want to learn the personal, social and work skills needed to get and keep a job and to use community services. Students assess their interests and skills in class and try three different jobs at month-long work placements. Students need to be referred by a social worker.
Tuition Fees: N/A Funded by the Ministry for Children and Family Development. and Douglas College Referrals to the program are made through this Ministry.
September Self-paced program and average time is 12 months.
DOUGLAS COLLEGE Customer Service and Cashier Training
Contact: Joy Conran, Faculty Phone: 604-777-6164 Fax: 604-777-6269 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.douglas.bc.ca/programs/basic-occupational-education/customer.html
College Designed for students with barriers to education or employment. A 15 week program designed to prepare students for jobs in the wholesale retail and customer service sectors. Instruction includes classroom, lab and practicum components
Funding available for most students.
January and December
15 weeks including practicum.
PROGRAM
Type of
Program DESCRIPTION FEES START
DATE LENGTH
DOUGLAS COLLEGE Light Warehouse Training
Contact: Chris Gibson Phone: 604-777-6063 Fax: 604-777-6269 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.douglas.bc.ca/programs/basic-occupational-education/lightwarehouse.html
College Designed for students with barriers to education
or employment. A 15 week program designed to prepare students for jobs in warehouse work. A number of certificates are made available including: - Forklift Operator - Occupational Health & Safety - First Aid - Transportation of Dangerous Goods - WHMIS
Funding available for most students. Students will require hard hats and steel toed boots (approximate cost is $100).
January and September
15 weeks full time including practicum.
DOUGLAS COLLEGE Transitions Program
Contact: Irina Tzoneva, Instructor Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies Phone: 604-307-5413 Fax: 604-777-6269 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.douglas.bc.ca/programs/basic-occupational-education/transitions.html
College Designed for students with barriers to education or employment. The Transition to Work Program is effective for students leaving the public school system and those looking to re-enter the workforce. The program will assist students to gain employment skills and add work experience to their resume. CAVE Youth Employment Resource Centre
Funding available for most students.
Continuous intake
16 weeks Includes 11 weeks of work experience placements.
Note: Funding may be available for Douglas College programs (except Consumer and Job Preparation Program). BC Benefits funding may permit an application fee waiver. Please enquire for details.
DOUGLAS PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE Wednesday Social Club for Disabled
Contact: Lucy Ichikawa Phone: 604-257-8130 Fax: 604-257-8532 Email: [email protected]
Social/ Recreation
Offers a varied program of recreational activities for young adults and adults with disabilities. Program runs from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesdays. Please call first.
Complimentary membership fee, dinner is $6.00
Ongoing Ongoing
DOWN SYNDROME RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Contact: Pat Hanbury - Director of Programs and Services Phone: 604-444-3733 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Les Cole Phone: 778-998-9620 Email: [email protected] Fax: 604-431-9248 Website: http://www.dsrf.org
Support Our goals are to provide relevant, reliable and timely information on the latest research and educational programs for people of all ages with Down syndrome.
Not applicable Varies Varies
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DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY (THE LOWER MAINLAND)
Contact: Mackay Potter, President Phone: 604-866-5411 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Theresa Preston, LMDSS Office Phone 604-591-2722 Email: [email protected]
Fax: 604-591-2730 Website: http://www.lmdss.com
Family Support/ Advocacy Organization
This is an organization of self-advocates, parents and professionals interested in promoting opportunities for individuals with Down Syndrome. It supports families by promoting public awareness, networking with other organizations and individuals, and lobbying for appropriate educational, vocational and social opportunities.
$20.00/year (family rate) Free for self-advocates
Not applicable Ongoing
FAMILY SUPPORT INSTITUTE
Contact: Valerie Irving Phone: 604-540-8374 Ext 521 Email: [email protected]
Website http://www.familysupportbc.com
Family Support/ Advocacy Organizations
The Family Support Institute is a provincial, non-profit organization which aims to strengthen and support families of people with disabilities. F.S.I. workshops have trained over 110 parent volunteers who are available to assist families by providing information, making referrals and offering parent-to-parent support.
None Not applicable Not applicable
FOSTER FAMILY RECRUITMENT AND EDUCATION
Contact: Yung Wong Phone: 604-660-5676 Fax: 604-660-3398 Email: [email protected]
FRASERSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY
Contact: Patrick Tylar Phone: 604-522-3722 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.fraserside.bc.ca/about/services.htm
Support Fraserside is a non-profit multi-service organization providing: Volunteer Opportunities Assistance to Low Income Families Employment Resource Centre Programs For Adults with a Development
Disability Programs For Adults with Mental Health
Issues Counselling Emergency Shelters Housing Support
Not applicable
Varies Varies
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G.F. STRONG REHABILITATION CENTRE
Contact: Vaughan Marshall Phone: 604-737-6246 Fax: 604-737-6359 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.vch.ca/facilities/hospitals/gfs/index.html
Employment Support
Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellors provide one-to-one vocational rehabilitation counselling for people with spinal cord Injuries, arthritis, neuromuscular diseases, acquired brain injury and stroke. Individuals have the opportunity to explore interests, needs and values, to establish realistic work goals and to formulate a career training plan. With young people, typically we assist them in their transition from high school to post-secondary education. This might involve career exploration and linking them with practical resources such as funding, equipment, attendant care, etc. We work on interdisciplinary teams that include, for example, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists, so the resources and expertise of all these people can be tapped, if needed. Information on funding and referrals to other agencies are also provided.
Referral from family physician
Continuous intake
Varies
HandyDART - TransLink
Phone: 604-953-3333 Website: http://www.translink.ca/en/Rider-Guide/Accessible-Transit/HandyDART.aspx
Public transit HandyDART, door-to-door shared-ride service, makes going places easier. It uses specially-equipped vehicles designed to carry passengers with physical or cognitive disabilities who need assistance to use public transit.
HandyDART's service provider (MVT Canadian Bus) operates 338 buses via a centralized service center that is available 18 hours a day.
We’ll pick you up at the outside door of your residence and drop you off at the outside door of your destination.
Varies Website for fares and passes: http://www.translink.ca/en/Fares-and-Passes/Single-Fares.aspx
available 18 hours a day
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HOWE SOUND REHABILITATION SERVICES SOCIETY
Contact: Loretta Rucchin, Director of Operations Phone: 778-373-1243 Phone: 604-936-9944 Fax: 604-936-9003 Email: [email protected] Website: www.howesound.net
Other programs and services
Footprints Unlimited Day Program endeavours to promote opportunities and provide training and support for clients to access and contribute to the communities in which they reside. Footprints Unlimited is a well-structured, yet flexible program that includes, but is not limited to education development, recreational activities, therapeutic services, life skills training, and volunteer options. Footprints Unlimited provides custom-tailored programs schedules that allow for the ever-changing needs and interests of each individual.
Contact the Program Coordinator or a Social Worker for referral to the program
Continuous intake
Individualized, self-paced as much as possible
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Services for Students with Disabilities (Disability Advisors) Cloverdale/Langley Campus Contact: Julie Wong Phone: 604.599.3233 Fax: 604.599.3303 Email: [email protected] Richmond Campus Contact: Alice Jensen Email: [email protected]
Contact: Trena Cheung Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-599-2639 Fax: 604-599-2731 Surrey Campus Contact: Gagan Kalirai Phone: 604-599-2226 Fax: 604-599-2409 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kwantlen.ca/ssd.html
College Kwantlen Polytechnic University promotes a barrier-free environment that facilitates equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Kwantlen works to provide physical, academic, and social access for students with disabilities by increasing the capacity to eliminate physical, course and program, policy, information, technological, and attitudinal barriers. Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) goal are for full and equal opportunity for students with disabilities to achieve their potential for success as self-directed independent learners. Faculty and staff in SSD are committed to creating and maintaining access to Kwantlen Polytechnic University courses and programs, student employment, facilities, services and activities through arranging reasonable accommodations, academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and services, training, funding, technical assistance, and guidance to students with disabilities.
Continues Intake
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KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Access Programs for People with Disabilities Surrey Campus, 12666 - 72nd Ave. Surrey
Contact: Nicola Soles, Instructor: Phone: 604-599-2934 Email: [email protected] Richmond Campus, 8771 Lansdowne Rd.
Contact: Barbara Thomas-Bruzzese, Chair Phone: 604-599-2530 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Teresa Morishita, Instructor Phone: 604-599-2605 Email: [email protected] Langley Campus, 20901 Langley By-Pass
Contact: Bryn Poirier, Administrative Assistant Phone: 604-599-3095 VM: 3095 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kwantlen.ca/calendar/2011-12/aca/appd-cc.html
College The goal of the Access Programs for People with Disabilities (formerly Adult Special Education) Department is to provide employment programs at the post-secondary level for adults with various disabilities. These programs will prepare students for employment, volunteer work and further education. Work Exploration (Formerly Career Awareness) This program is designed to provide information to students about entry-level work opportunities available for adults with disabilities, and combines job-oriented classroom instruction with a work experience component. Work Exploration is a ten month program with the possibility of extension if the student has nearly completed graduation requirements. Job Preparation. This program is designed to meet the employment needs of adults with disabilities who are seeking competitive employment, and includes both job-oriented classroom activities and a work experience component. Job Preparation is a ten month program with the possibility of extension if the student has nearly completed graduation requirements. Vocational Skills Training The Vocational Skills Training (VST) Program is designed to provide specific skills training and work experiences related to those skills. The options offered at present include: Automotive Assistant, Food Services Assistant, Clerical Assistant, Childcare Aide and Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant. Options under consideration include Light Warehousing Assistant, Janitorial Assistant, and Automotive Detailing Assistant.
Students pay an application fee to Kwantlen, plus a moderate tuition fee. In some cases, various government ministries may pay a portion of these costs.
Continuous intake
Varied
L’ARCHE GREATER VANCOUVER
Contact:: Sig Stark Phone: 604-435-9544 Ext 35 Email: [email protected] Website: www.larchevancouver.org
Housing L'Arche Greater Vancouver is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating homes and day programs in which people with and without developmental disabilities live, work and discover faith together.
Varies Ongoing Ongoing
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MCFD MINISTRY OF CHILDREN & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
Contact: Linda Henderson Phone: 604-660-5683 Fax: 604-660-0297 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.gov.bc.ca/mcf/
Sources of Funding
Assists adults with special learning needs in attaining and sustaining volunteer employment. Services include: work skills assessment; vocational counselling; job search assistance; volunteer job placement; on-site training; job support meetings; ongoing follow-up and support.
None Ongoing Varies
NEIL SQUIRE FOUNDATION
Contact: Chris Wright Phone: 604-473-9363 Fax: 604-473-9364 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.neilsquire.ca/
Other programs & services
The Neil Squire Foundation develops services and technologies for people with significant physical disabilities.
Employee Ability is an employment program which provides career development, vocational planning, computer skills training and health and wellness promotion for people with physical disabilities.
Computer Comfort assists people with physical disabilities in developing computer skills by working one-on-one to help people use a computer independently.
Not applicable None None
Not applicable January, April, July, October Continuous
Not applicable 11 weeks Ongoing
NORTH SHORE CONNEXIONS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Contact: Carol Wainwright Phone: 604-984-9321 Fax: 604-984-9882 Email: [email protected] Website: http://nsconnexions.org/programs/employment-connexions
Employment Support
North Shore Employment Services assists individuals with developmental disabilities to select, secure, and retain employment options within the community. Services include job development, job search, job-site training and job retention. NSES supports clients in North Vancouver and West Vancouver. Our clients are employed in a variety of occupations ranging from service industries to the legal profession.
Incidental costs only No registration fee Accepts school referrals, self-referrals and social worker referrals - Eligibility must be confirmed by CLBC
Continuous intake
Varies
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OFFICE OF THE ADVOCATE FOR SERVICE QUALITY – Adults with Developmental Disabilities and transitioning youth with special needs and their families Contact: Jane Holland Phone: 604-775-1238 Fax: 604-660-1550 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hsd.gov.bc.ca/advocate/
Family Support/ Advocacy Organizations
Responds to situations involving individuals with developmental disabilities who require intervention by someone independent of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The Office of the Advocate for Service Quality: supports individuals and their families in
working with Ministry staff and service providers;
provides a means for those with complaints/concerns about other Ministries and service providers to be heard and responded to;
assists with the resolution of concerns/complaints;
conducts impartial review when requested; provides information, consultation and
advice.
None Not applicable Not applicable
PACIFIC COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Contact: Natasha Stevens Phone: 604-412-7988 Work Cell: 604-862-5201 Fax: 604-412-7951 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: http://www.pcrs.ca/
Various programs for individuals from Vancouver to Chilliwack
The agency provides alternate education, employment, addiction counseling and prevention services, housing support, and cultural enrichment for children, youth, adults and families.
Partner with individuals, businesses, other agencies and governments to ensure access to effective, high-quality community resources for people who are often vulnerable or marginalized from society.
Committed to community-based research, advocacy, and community development to identify service gaps and strategies to address social problems such as poverty, child abuse, mental health, substance abuse, violence and homelessness.
PACIFIC SPIRIT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE – Summer Recreation Programs for
Developmental Disabilities Association and Vancouver Parks & Recreation
Contact: Bonnie Barnes, Director Phone: 604-435-8166 Email: [email protected]
Social/ Recreation
For a complete list of summer recreation and camp programs for students with special needs, contact the Vancouver Parks & Recreation Centre’s for details. Website: http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/community-and-cultural-centres.aspx
Phone each individual community center for current fee information.
Varies Varies
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PALS AUTISM SCHOOL ADULT PROGRAM
Contact: Karin Terado Phone: 604-872-7257 Fax: 604-251-1627 Email: [email protected] Website: http://palsautismschool.ca/
Variety of Adult Services
PALS Autism School: Adult Programs provide services to young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder or related neurological disabilities. The program offers employment training, job coaching, functional academics, skills for independence, social skills training and community participation/leisure activities within a meaningful and structured environment.
Dependent on available funding
Continuous intake
Varies
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES OF MENTALLY HANDICAPPED ADULTS
Contact: Gwen Lee Phone: 604-321-6230 Fax: 604-321-6230 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.members.shaw.ca/parentsupport
Family Support/ Advocacy Organizations
This is an informal group of “parents supporting parents” which meets regularly to discuss their concerns regarding adult services, to lobby government, advocate for their adult children and to gain information from guest speakers.
None Not applicable Not applicable
P.L.A.N. (PLANNED LIFETIME ADVOCACY NETWORK)
Contact: Tim Ames, Executive Director Phone: 604-439-9566 Fax: 604-439-7001 Email: [email protected] Website: http://plan.ca/
Family Support/ Advocacy Organizations
P.L.A.N. supports families in developing a detailed plan of action that will maximize the safety, security and well-being of their relative with a disability when the parents become infirm or die. Some essential services offered by PLAN include: creating a personal network; creating a financial plan; creating opportunities for home ownership; advocating for employment, medical care, education and personal care.
Phone for current fee information.
Not applicable Not applicable
POPARD Contact: Kelly Yung Phone: 604-946-3610 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.autismoutreach.ca/
Support Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD)
None Varies Varies
POPFASD Contact: Natasha Stevens Phone: 604-412-7989 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.autismoutreach.ca/
Support Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders (POPFASD)
None Varies Varies
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posABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF B.C.
Contact: Monique Nelson, Family Services Coordinator Phone: 604-299-4001 Fax: 604-708-9444 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.posabilities.ca/
Community Living: Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. All ages, multi-regional.
At posAbilities, we offer a full range of support services to empower persons with developmental disabilities and the families who care for them: community inclusion, employment, home living, behaviour support and life skills. Our core values define how we approach the individuals we serve and the work that we do. We are person-centered in our thinking and value inclusion, diversity, learning, excellence, and innovation. We see possibilities, not limitations. We serve 800-1,100 children, youth and adults throughout BC every year, most in the Lower Mainland. We support learning, growth and independence of the individuals we serve. Meaningful participation in the community and advancing true community inclusion is at the heart of all that we do.
Services are funded by: Ministry of Children and Family Development, Autism Funding Unit, Community Living BC, or privately.
Ongoing, dependent on referrals from funder, behaviour support, life skills and employment services are also available by self-referral.
Time limited (e.g. behaviour support and life skills) or ongoing, dependent on referrals from funder
RDK CAREER SERVICES
Phone: 604-552-7075 Fax: 604-552-7084 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rdk.bc.ca/
Employment Employment services for people with disabilities in Metro Vancouver.
REACH PARENT NETWORK
Contact: Cathy Nidoski Phone: 604-501-1502 Email: [email protected]
Support Parent support group. Not Applicable Varies Varies
SAM SULLIVAN DISABILITY FOUNDATION
Contact: Matthew Wild Phone: 604-688-6464 Fax: 604-688-6463 Email: [email protected] Website: http://disabilityfoundation.org/ ConnecTra Society Contact: Stephen Street Phone: 604-688-6464 Ext. 115 Fax: 604-688-6463 Email: [email protected]
The Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation compromises of 6 affiliated societies: BC Mobility Opportunity Society, ConnecTra, Disabled Independent Gardeners Association, Disabled Sailing Association of B.C, Tetra Society of North America and Vancouver Adapted Music Society. Together these societies offer a variety of services for people with significant disabilities, centered around leisure (hiking, sailing, gardening and music) but also including supported job search (ConnecTra) and the provision of custom assistive devices (Tetra). ConnecTra volunteers provide one-on-one support and mentoring to help people with
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SAM SULLIVAN DISABILITY FOUNDATION
physical (cont.) disabilities in the Metro Vancouver area find employment – including obtaining supports and grants, and completing training.
SET BC
Contact: Connie Bentley, Consultant - SD 39 Phone: 604-269-2212 Fax: 604-266-0514 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.setbc.org/
Support SET-BC is a Ministry of Education Provincial Resource Program established to assist school districts in educating students whose access to the curriculum is restricted primarily due to the following disabilities: physical disabilities or chronic health
impairments visual impairments dependent handicaps deaf/blindness autism spectrum disorders moderate to profound intellectual
disabilities A) to lend assistive technologies (reading, writing, and communication tools) where required to ensure students' access to educational programs, and B) to assist school districts in providing the necessary training for students and educators in the use of these technologies
None Referral date Varies
SHARE Family and Community Services Society
Contact: Ross Renaud Phone: 604-540-9161 Fax: 604-540-2290 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sharesociety.ca/
SHARE Family & Community Services Society is a non- profit, independent, community based organization providing leadership and programs in response to the social needs of the residents of the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra), New Westminster and adjacent communities.
SHARE Family & Community Services exists so that vulnerable individuals and families in the Tri-cities, Anmore and Belcarra have the opportunity to pursue the life they choose.
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY – Access for People with Disabilities
Contact: Mitchell Stoddard – Director, Centre for Students with Disabilities Phone: 778-782-3313 Email: [email protected] Website: http://students.sfu.ca/disabilityaccess.html
Support Provide disability related information, support and counselling to the SFU community and campus visitors
Review eligible students’ disability documentation and recommend reasonable academic accommodations to offset the effects of their disability on academic life
Act as liaisons between students and faculty in the implementation of disability related services and accommodations
Facilitate student growth, independence and leadership skills
Advocate on issues related to diversity, educational equity and academic achievement
SIMPLY COMPUTING VANCOUVER
Contact: Steve Berg Phone: 604-714-1466 Email: [email protected]
Technology Training
Simply Computing offers training using assistive devices on the Apple platform.
$50/hour in-store $90/hour in-home
SOURCES BC (COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRES (Formerly part of the Gateway Society) Contact: Goldean Lowe Phone: 778-593-8851 or 604-218-2059 Email: [email protected] Website: http://sourcesbc.ca
Positive Behaviour Support Services in the Lower Mainland. Family centered Positive Behaviour Support applies Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) procedures. These evidence-based procedures are designed to systematically prevent challenging behaviours and positively address socially significant behaviours by teaching skills and reinforcing desired behaviour. Our focus is on creating a therapeutic alliance with our teaching, coaching and (cont.) supporting families in implementing and maintaining intervention strategies. Sources BC (Community Resource Centre’s) is a community-based non-profit agency dedicated to supporting the needs of children, youth and families, persons with disabilities, and seniors throughout the Lower Mainland.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS BC (SOBC) VANCOUVER
Contact: Laura Lau, Local Coordinator Info Line: 604-519-4555 Email: [email protected] Website http://www.sobcvancouver.org/
Contact: Nel & Nellie Kurta, Athlete Representative and Mentor Phone: 604-584-2334 Email: [email protected]
Support Special Olympics BC (SOBC) has provided high-quality sports programs and competitions to meet the needs and interests of individuals with intellectual disabilities, enrich lives, and celebrating personal achievement through positive sport experiences.
Special Olympics BC (SOBC) offer year-round programs in eighteen sports.
Phone: 604-737-3078 Toll Free: 1-888-854-2276 Email: [email protected]
Not applicable Varies Ongoing
SPECTRUM SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
Contact: Ernie Baatz, Phone: 604-323-1433 Ext.109 Fax: 604-321-4144 Email: [email protected] Contact: Judy Wong Phone: 604-323-1433 Fax: 604-321-4144 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.spectrumfriends.ca/
Spectrum is a non-profit society providing residential and daytime support to people with mental disabilities. It serves adults with challenging behaviours, dual diagnoses, complex health care, autism, traumatic brain injury and deaf-blindness.
None Referral from social worker or self-referrals accepted
Upon available opening
Ongoing
Residential Services:
Provides housing to people in a variety of living arrangements, including apartments, co-op housing and duplexes in Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby. There is a 24-hour staff to assist individuals in all aspects of daily living. Most clients live on their own or with just one other person with a disability;
Community-based day programs
Operating from the individual’s home. Support is typically from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. Activities in the community usually include: supported work (paid or volunteer), recreation, socializing, utilizing community resources (e.g., banks, stores);
Life Skills Support:
(cont.) One-to-one support, supporting a number of individuals who live semi-independently or with their families. Assistance is given with budgeting, doctor appointments, etc.
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Supported Family Care:
We contract with caregivers to have an individual share a home with them.
Bridges day program:
For young adults in transition to greater independence. Pre-employment training, life skills, socialization and functional academics.
STEPS FORWARD – INCLUSIVE POST-SECONDARY INITIATIVE
Contact: Tamara Hurtado, Executive Director Phone: 604-782-1382 Email: [email protected] Web: www.steps-forward.orG
Inclusive College
Inclusive College or University for Adults With An Intellectual Disability
Students follow a course of study for 4-5 years and participate fully in typical campus life with attendant rights and responsibilities.
Any prospective student wishing to can apply to the project. The selection is based on motivation, study goals, level of family or other support and interests. Prior academic performance is not a criterion for selection.
Tuition Individual 4-5 years
STEPS FORWARD – INCLUSIVE POST-SECONDARY AND CO-OP EMPLOYMENT Contact: Sara Tham, UBC/ECUAD Inclusion Facilitator Phone: 604-825-7618 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.steps-forward.org/what-we-do/
TETRA SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA Contact: Pat Tweedie, National Program Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: 604-688-6464 ext. 108 Fax: 604-688-6463 Website: www.tetrasociety.org
Assistive devices
The Tetra Society of North America is a non-profit organization that recruits skilled volunteers to create customized assistive devices for people with physical disabilities.
None Ongoing Varies
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THEATRE TERRIFIC
Contact: Leah Brandford-Smart , General Manager Phone: 604-222-4020 Cell: 604-440-2037 Fax: 604-222-4020 Email: [email protected] Website: www.allianceforarts.com/members/services
Social/ Recreation
Theatre Terrific Society has been working since 1985 to gain public acceptance for people with disabilities by enabling them to participate in Vancouver’s vibrant theatrical community. By offering classes and mounting amateur and professional productions, Theatre Terrific Society acts as a unique catalyst for growth and change. Everyone is welcome.
Varies (Phone for current fee information.)
Ongoing Varies
UBC – DISABILITY SERVICES, ACCESS AND DIVERSITY
Contact: Ruth Warick, Senior Diversity Advisor
Phone: 604-822-6233 Fax: 604-822-6655 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.students.ubc.ca/access/disability-services/
VANCOUVER BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION (ACCESS SERVICES)
Contact: Melanie Josephs – Recreation Programmer Phone: 604-257-8500 Email: [email protected] Contact: Dawn Livesley, Program Assistant Phone: 604-718-5853 Email: [email protected]
Social/ Recreation
The Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation offers a variety of programs for adults, youth and children with disabilities. For information about adapted fitness classes, aquatic classes, sports activities and social activities, call your local Community Centre or visit our website. http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/adapted-and-special-needs-programs.aspx
Visit your local community center or on-line or pick up a Recreation Guide for current fee information.
Varies Varies
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VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH – HEALTH SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
Contact: Christina Jubran, Program Assistant Phone: 604-675-3980 Ext 20439 Email: [email protected] Regional Pediatric Team Contact: Ingrid Kusnierczyk Phone: 604-267-2643 Email: [email protected]
Family Support/ Advocacy Organizations
This is an informal group of parents supporting parents which meets regularly to discuss their concerns regarding adult services, to lobby government, advocate for their adult children and to gain information from guest speakers.
None Not applicable Not applicable
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VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Community and Career Education Department (Downtown Campus)
Contact: Kathy O'Donnell, Department Head, CACE Phone: 604-871-7000 Ext.8434 Fax: 604-443-8433 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Mae Bickley, Student Services Assistant for Students with Disabilities CACE Department Phone: 604-871-7000 Ext.8451 Fax: 604-443-8512 Email: [email protected] Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults (Broadway Campus)
Contact: Astrid Evensen-Flanjak Phone: 604-871-7000 Ext.7342 Fax: 604-871-7000 Ext.7379 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Hiroko Kitayama, Program Assistant Phone: 604-871-7000 Ext.7344 Program for Visually Impaired Adults (Broadway Campus)
Contact: Rita Dilek, Department Head Phone: 604-871-7000 Ext.7339 Fax: 604-871-7000-7379 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Shana Moudy, Program Assistant Phone: 604-871-7000 Ext.7340
College Programs are designed to meet the specific needs of students with disabilities. Adult Special Education Career Awareness (Adult Education) Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Job Readiness Food Service Careers (Adult Special
Education) Office Administration for the Visually
Impaired Retail and Hospitality Careers (Adult
Special Education) Visually Impaired Adult Program
Computer Applications Management Literacy
Website to Program Descriptions: http://www.vcc.ca/programs-courses/college-programs-area.cfm?DIV_ID=4
Fees and Other Costs (visit website)
Course Schedule (visit website)
Part-time Full-time Full-time and Part-time
Full-time Full-time Full-time Full-time Full-time Part-time Part-time Part-time
All students must attend an Intake interview with the Student Services Assistant for Students with Disabilities before they register. Documentation of disability or prior assessments may be required. Call 604-433-8451 to arrange an interview.
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VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE - (Downtown Campus/Broadway Campus)
Interpreting and Braille Services Phone: 604-871-7000 Ext.7135 Contact: Nigel Scott, Acting Coordinator Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.vcc.ca/learning-support/disability-services/interpreting.cfm
College Services provides for:
Deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind students: interpreting (ASL, contact, oral, oral sign support or British 2 handed alphabet, up-close interpreting). Deaf interpreters are available when needed.
Blind or visually impaired students: Braille (grade 1 or 2), enlargement of handouts, audiotaping, or input of course materials to disk.
Note: computerized note-taking service will be available in February 2006 for students preferring to receive the message via text.
For additional support services, contact the Counselling office at each VCC campus.
Note: This is a service, not a program.
None Application for courses or programs should be made 3 to 4 months in advance.
Not applicable
VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Counselling and Disability Services
Contact: Julia Li, Disability Services Advisor Phone: 604-871-7000 Ext.7404 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Nancy Barr, Disability Advisor Phone: 604-871-7000 Ext.8448 Email: [email protected]
College Website: http://www.vcc.ca/learning-support/disability-services/disability-services.cfm Appointment Booking: Broadway Campus 604-871-7204 Downtown Campus 604-443-8512
VANCOUVER RESOURCE SOCIETY FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED
Contact: Gloria Kocay, Director of Client Services Phone: 604-731-1020 Ext. 211 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Melissa De Genova Phone: 604-731-1020 Ext.216 Email: [email protected]
Fax: 604-731-4003 Email: http://www.vrs.org/
College This group provides community independent living situations through group residences for adults and children with physical disabilities. Offers subsidized housing and attendant care. Formerly known as the Handicapped Resource Centre.
Rents dependent on their income.
Submit application (available by vacancies)
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VARIETY – THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
Contact Leslie Louie, Manager, Grant Program
Phone: 604-320-0505 Ext 236 Cell Phone 604-720-6369 Email: [email protected]
Charity Variety – The Children’s Charity raises funds to provide help and hope to children who have special needs and fund organizations that provide support and services to children in B.C. Variety Cares Life-saving medical care and services We save lives with funding for medical equipment and medication as well as expenses associated with emergency out-of-town hospital visits. Variety Freedom Life-changing mobility, communication and therapies We change lives by funding costly mobility equipment, hearing devices, van conversions, residential upgrades and specialized therapies Variety Future Life-enriching education and experiences We enrich lives with grants for specialized camps as well as provide bursaries for developmental and educational programs
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VELA MICROBOARD ASSOCIATION OF BC
Contact: Jeff Moulins Phone: 604-575-2588 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Kim Thomas Phone: 604-575-2588 Email: [email protected]
Fax: 604-575-2589 Website: http://www.velacanada.org
Support Vela is a non-profit society originally formed to offer subsidized housing to people with developmental challenges in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia as well as providing assistance and support for the establishment and ongoing functioning of Vela Microboards
Varies Ongoing Ongoing
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WESTERN INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (WIDHH)
Contact: Tammy Lawley Phone: 604-736-7391 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.widhh.com/services.html
Support Services to Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing individuals through innovative products, services, and programs that help to promote accessibility equal to that of the hearing public:
Counselling Services Employment Services Audiology (Hearing Clinic) Hearing Aid Program Information Services Communication Aids Interpreter Services Resources Services
Varies Ongoing Ongoing
WorkBC Employment Services Centre
Contact: Alex Bell Phone: 604-829-2300 Email: [email protected] Website: www.vancouvermidtownes.ca
Employment & Career Support
Every WorkBC Employment Services Centre delivers workshops for people who want to learn more about finding a job, starting work and maintaining employment. Our in-depth workshops cover a variety of topics, including:
Career planning Workplace communication Resume Writing and Interviews
Varies Ongoing Ongoing
YWCA CAREER CONNECTIONS
Contact: Alex Gist Phone: 604-895-5800 Email: [email protected]
Fax: 604-684-9171 Website: http://www.ywcavan.org/
Life Skills Support After school Grade 7 transition
Specific VSB Schools High school mentorship for young women
ADDITIONALRESOURCES
ORGANIZATIONS: Allergy/Asthma Information Association Regional Office (BC/Yukon) #4730 Redridge Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 3A6 Tel: 250-764-7507 Toll Free: 1-877-500-2242 Fax: 250-764-7587 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.aaia.ca/ CNIB #5055 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC V5R 6B2 Tel: 604-431-2121 Toll Free: 1-800-563-2642 Website: http://www.cnib.ca/en/Pages/default.aspx BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association #330 - 5055 Joyce Street, Burnaby, BC V5R 6B2 Tel: 604-325-8638 Toll Free: 1-877-604-8638 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.bcblindsports.bc.ca/graphic/index.htm B.C.’s Children’s Hospital Eating Disorders Program #4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1 Tel: 604-875-2106 or 604-875-2010 Website: http://www.bcchildrens.ca/Services/ChildYouthMentalHlth/ProgramsAndServices/ProvincialSpecializedEatingDisordersProgram/Whatwedo.htm BC Deaf Sports Federation (BCDSF) #225 - 3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC V7B 0A2 Video Phone: 207.102.172.112 TTY: 604-333-3606 General Enquiries: [email protected] Website: http://bcdeafsports.bc.ca/ BC Eating Disorders Association (BCEDA) #526 Michigan St., Victoria, BC V8V 1S2 Tel: 250-383-2755 Email: [email protected] Website: http://webhome.idirect.com/~bceda/index.html BC Epilepsy Society #2500 - 900 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E5 Tel: 604-875-6704 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bcepilepsy.com
Canadian Cancer Society, Regional head office #205 – 369 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C4 Tel: 604-253-8470 Toll Free: 1-888-229-8288 Fax: 604-253-8403 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cancer.ca/ Canadian Diabetes Association, Vancouver Coastal Regional office #360 - 1385 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V9 Tel: 604-732-1331 Fax: 604-732-8444 Toll Free: 1-800-665-6526 Website: www.diabetes.ca Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia #801 - 409 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2 Tel: 604-408-9484 Toll Free: 1-800-663-0004 Fax: 604-408-9489 Website: www.bccerebralpalsy.com G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre #4255 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2G9 Tel: 604-734-1313 Fax: 604-737-6359 Website: http://gfstrong.vch.ca/ Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon #200 - 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2 Tel: 604-736-4404 Fax: 604-736-8732 Website: www.bc.heartandstroke.ca Ministry of Children and Family Development Children & Youth with Special Needs 5172 Kingsway, 3rd Floor #150 – 5840 Cedarbridge Way, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E8 Richmond, BC V6X 2A7 Tel: 604-660-2433 Tel: 604-660-2433 Regional Contacts: http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/spec_needs/pdf/regional_cysn_contacts.pdf Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/spec_needs/index.htm Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (BC/Yukon) #1501 - 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4G7 Tel: 604-689-3144 Toll Free: 1-800-268-7582 Fax: 604-689-0377 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mssociety.ca
Muscular Dystrophy Canada Western Canada 1401 West Broadway, 7th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6H 1H6 Tel: 604-732-8799 Toll Free: 1-800-366-8166 Fax: 604-731-6127 Email: infowest(at)muscle.ca Website: http://www.muscle.ca/western-canada/home.html Positive Living Society of British Columbia (formerly BC Persons with AIDS Society) 1107 Seymour Street, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 5S8 Tel: 604-893-2200 Toll Free: 1-800-994-2437 Fax: 604-893-2251 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cdnaids.ca/members.nsf/pages/Positive-Living-Society-of-British-Columbia-formerly-BC-Persons-with-AIDS-Society Spinal Cord Injury BC (formerly BC Paraplegic Association) #780 S.W. Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6P 5Y7 Tel: 604-324-3611 Toll Free: 1-877-324-3611 Email: infosci-bc.ca Website: http://sci-bc.ca/ Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of BC 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4 Phone: 604-878-7000 Fax: 604-677-6608 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sbhabc.org/
The Centre for Child Development (formerly South Fraser Child Development Centre) #9460 – 140th Street #205 – 20644 Eastleigh Crescent Surrey, BC V3V 5Z4 Langley, BC V3A 4C4 Tel: 604-584-1361 Tel: 604-533-3088 Fax: 604-583-5113 Fax: 604-533-3062 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.centreforchilddevelopment.ca/ The Provincial Language Service (A program of the Provincial Health Services Authority) 1795 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5C 6E3 Tel: 604-297-8400 Toll Free: 1-877-228-2557 Fax: 604-297-9304 Email: [email protected] Website: http://pls.phsa.ca/default.htm PLS Interpreting Services PLS Translation Services Online: https://plscustomer.phsa.ca/ Email: [email protected] Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada Greater Vancouver Chapter PO Box 53556, 984 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4M6 Tel/Fax: 604-732-3594 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tourette.ca YouthCO AIDS Society #205 – 568 Seymour, Vancouver, BC V6B 3J5 Tel: 604-688-1441 Fax: 604-688-4932 Toll Free (in Canada): 1 877 YOUTHCO (968-8426) Email: [email protected] Website: http://youthco.org/
*** Please note some websites are still being set up and some sites are not updated regularly.